47 YEARS WITH THE SAME WOMAN...

47 years ago, at a very young age, we eloped and went to Georgia to get married. Carolyn was afraid of needles and would pass out when she had to get a shot. She wanted to return but I talked her into continuing on to Trenton. You could get your marriage license and blood test the same day and also have the ceremony. Once we arrived in Trenton it was off to get our blood test. Of all places to get this done, a real estate office. She explained to the man giving the blood test that she would faint. Oh, it want hurt I promise, you can be first said the man. She didn't faint and I was proud that she was a big girl about the test. Now it's my time to get my test. The needle is inserted and the next thing I know is I'm on the floor looking up at both of them. I had fainted, LOL now but back then it wasn't all that funny. I have never lived that down?? At the Church we had our ceremony with the minister and his wife. After he pronounced us man and wife I asked, how much do I owe you ?? He replied most give me $10.00, I gave him a $20.00 expecting $10.00 back but he kept the $20.00. I always tell that we got the expensive wedding.
Since we had eloped, no one knew where we were. Carolyn said we need to call home and tell our mom's and dads we are married. She called her mom and said, " Mom I'm married" her mom's reaction was, "Well WHO did you marry??" We had only gone together for 3 months. Yeah, everyone said it want last but after 47 years looks like we might make it. I found that SPECIAL WOMAN to spend the rest of my life with.

GREYSON'S FIRST CHRISTMAS...

Christmas time is for people of all ages but young children enjoy this time of year. This year we were treated to a first in our family. Greyson our only great grand child was having his first Christmas. He had just started walking and discovering new adventures. When he arrived with his mom and dad you could see the twinkle in those eyes. It didn't take him long to locate all those presents under the tree. He wanted to start tearing open some of the gifts, the funny part he was trying to tear off the wrappings from his biggest gift. How can a one year old read his name. Well he's smart for his age?
Time for the meal and my wife's good food. Greyson was ready to eat just like the big folks. My daughter, his grandmother wanted to feed the little tyke and his mother didn't object. After a great meal it was time for photos. Next came giving out of gifts and Greyson was quite ready as he began tearing into his first small gift, a small John Deere tractor. This gift was tossed aside as a big box was in front of him to open. With help from his dad the box soon showed a John Deere 4 wheeler that his grandmother gave him. He somehow knew just what the 4 wheeler was for and was trying his best to get on and ride. He could get on but one of his feet wouldn't go where he wanted so he just left it . He soon found the little buttons to push and made noise, horn, engine and other sounds. He was laughing each time he pushed the one that went VVRROOMM. He liked the sound of the motor, his first set of wheels with many more to follow in the future. I'm glad I was able to see this exciting time in his young life and hope I will be around to see other first in his life, good LORD willing. We all probably had as much fun as he did just watching him experience his first Christmas. Oh yeah, we also gave him a 4 wheeler motorcycle with sounds but he didn't want to have much to do with it?? We would put him on it and he would quickly get off and get back on that John Deere with a big smile on that face. Our gift was green too but he's smart enough to know it wasn't a Deere. LOL!!!

CHRISTMAS AT THE BURTON'S HOME

Each year my wife begins bringing out her decorations to do her decor for Christmas throughout the house and the exterior of our home. The exterior displays were put up about two weeks ago. She has been busy with her great talent of decorating the den, dining room and foyer. Each year she adds something different. The tree is usually first on her list, I helped with putting it up and holding the many lights while she placed them. I got to fix any lights not working before she decorated the tree. She did all the rest as I got out of Dodge. After weeks of work she is pleased with her efforts and I would like to show all interested some of her hard work.









MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOU HOME...

AROUND OUR HOME IN TENNESSEE...WELCOME

SUMMER TIME IN WINTER TIME ??????

 

While half the States are suffering through snow and ice with power outages and difficult conditions, parts of Tennessee, including my area is going through record breaking temperatures. Our average temps this time of year is around 50*. Yesterday we broke a 104 year old record with a temp of 76* which topped the old 73*.
I enjoyed the great day yesterday and went golfing. In the afternoon I removed the leaves from our yard. This is a twice a week chore if the weather permits as we live in the woods. Who ever wrote the small poem; " I think I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree." I bet that person didn't live in the woods and had too rake leaves.
The weather in Tennessee can change in minutes. Today rain is on the way and the forecast is for snow some times Saturday. I know we will pay for that warm unseasonable temps we had this week.
I hope everyone is warm, dry and have power.

HONORING MARY.....90 YEARS...

Her hands were wrinkled from hard work and 90 years of life.
The body and face of this loved mother showed her years.
Raising 8 children with little help from her long deceased blind husband.
She kept the family together with love and devotion.
Two children still at home, unable to leave the nest.
One deaf and one almost blind.
A mother's devotion to these two.
Still able to cook, clean and care for the two remaining.
Years have gone by and two girls are in the grave.
A mother should not have to bury her children.
Children, grand children, great grand children, great great grand children in attendance to honor their MARY.
Nieces, nephews, son-in-laws, daughter in laws,friends and church members all honoring MARY.
Food and drinks prepared by family members in abundance.
Smiles, hugs, kisses and birthday presents for MARY.
A sparkle and gleam in her eyes.
They don't look old.
I'm going to have another birthday party when I'm 100.
Mary, we all hope you do.

FLASH THE NEWS HOUND PART 3

NEWS HOUND...#3

Lets see what the old hound dog is up to today.
If dog's lives are 7 times their actual age then I'm an old hound. Well since you asked I'm 70, you do the math ?. Some sad news out of Oklahoma, Buddy a long time companion of K.C. lost his life to cancer. He was a 100 pound Rottweiler and was described by his owner as the biggest baby you ever saw. Rest in Peace.
Now for some news on the lighter side. I have a game for you who visit this blog. I will give a short story on a dog and you have to match that dog to his or her owner. The person who owns that dog can match their pet and can match up the others. Here we go???
1. When I was a kid I had a dog named Sandy. Sandy was deaf and had a favorite place to sleep, in the middle of the road. Drivers in the area knew Sandy's spot in the road and would slow down and drive around her.
2. This dog is a miniature dachsaud name Jake, inherited from the kids when they left home.
3. Lola was a bad dog when she first arrived at this owners home. While planting a long line of flowers in her garden, once finished she looked back to see her work and Lola had dug up almost all the flowers she had planted. BAD DOG!!. Lola barks in French??
4.This pet, Abby wears pampers during certain times????
5. Hawk was a service dog, no he wasn't in the Army! Hawk like to cold nose ladies when they visited his owner. When the owner wasn't looking he would walk up behind the lady and rub his cold nose against her thigh. He wore a smile on his face when his owner said, Hawk, BAD DOG !!
OK, now you need to match the dog to his or her owner.
Owners------------ Dogs
Elf46 ---------------Abby
Christiane---------- Jake
Clive ----------------Lola
Vi -------------------Hawk
Grandma Rosy ----Sandy
NOW PLACE THESE DOGS WITH THEIR RIGHT OWNERS IN THE COMMENT SECTION. GOOD LUCK!!!